The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting

manage to make

a way to face me. His hand reached out to

tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I swear I had no bad

my arm. I

to ignore that feeling and lift my gaze

that I would

me a crooked awkward smile

His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to

it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced

nape of his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those bad times. It

I licked my suddenly dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I

did he know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he

still, I liked to see him squirm and decided to tease

even more.

I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad

and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my

snapped to my eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds

bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker

winced and coughed. “A stalker is a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course I knew he

“Checking to see if I was okay after causing my somber

only stated at me from afar and took a picture of

to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over you.” He scratched his

I shook my

cupcake.”I pouted.

cringed, scratching his chin. “I was

“Is that even a question? You were the biggest one

looked battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would

a few years

winced and then got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to tell me